Used S355JR Railway Rails for Rerooling from Canada

These are worn S355JR grade steel railway rails recovered from decommissioned tracks, specifically designated for melting down and rerolling into new rail products. They fall under HTS 7302.10.1065 as used railway rails of nonalloy steel intended for rerolling, distinct from new or directly reusable rails. The rails typically show signs of track wear but remain viable for steel recycling processes.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify rail origin and usage history with supplier certificates to confirm 'used' status and avoid misclassification as new rails under 7302.10.10.30

Conduct metallurgical analysis to ensure nonalloy steel composition; alloyed rails may shift to 7302.40 headings

Prepare scrap metal export permits from origin country and comply with US EPA recycling guidelines to prevent environmental holdups at customs

Used S355JR Railway Rails for Rerooling from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 7302.10.10.65